US Bridges

Stepney Road over Aspetuck River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Poverty Hollow/ Stepney · Structure no. 06941

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stepney Road over Aspetuck River is a concrete culvert carrying Stepney Road over Aspetuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStepney Road
CrossesAspetuck River
LocationPoverty Hollow/ Stepney
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30768, -73.33214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2023)
Projected traffic929 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stepney Road over Aspetuck River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stepney Road over Aspetuck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Stepney Road over Aspetuck River carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stepney Road over Aspetuck River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stepney Road over Aspetuck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.